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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Video Game Design & Animation

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Video Game Design & Animation

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $23,680 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    18 months

  • PGWP

    18 months

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Spring-April
Summer-July
Fall-October
Winter-January

Overview

Diploma - Video Game Design & Animation

From concept through to development, at Toronto Film School you will explore the entire 2D and 3D game production process with a faculty of active creators with games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 5, GTA 4, and Max Payne 3 to their credit. 

You will learn to create artwork and animation, compose audio effects and music, and develop production and business plans. 

You will graduate with a robust portfolio showcasing your creative and business expertise.

You’ll own everything you create, from art to scripts and games. 

You’ll have the opportunity to release your games even before you graduate and keep 100% of the profits.

Working with hands-on projects in industry-modelled teams, you’ll build a professional portfolio of medium-large scale video games that will set you apart in the job market. Using the latest technology and software: 

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Unity 3D
  • Unreal Engine 4

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,680

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $23,680

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Personal Statement

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
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TOEFL

70
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PTE

47
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Cambridge

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

Students with an IELTS score of at least 5.5 (or equivalent) but below 6.0 are able to enroll in Toronto Film School’s regular academic programs. 

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a required course in their first term of studies. 

There is no additional cost to the program when students take the EAP course.

Note: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a required first-term course for graduates of Level 2 ESL Pathway Program.

Applicants with an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 5.5 can start their Toronto Film School program by taking an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in their first term.

Students without an IELTS score will be asked to complete the Oxford Placement Test to determine their placement in the ESL Pathway Program.

ESL PATHWAY PROGRAM LEVELIELTS LEVELDUOLINGO SCORE
Direct Entry 6.095 or higher
EAP5.585-90
Level 24.5 and 5.065-80
Level 1 and Level 24.055-60
Beginner, Level 1 and Level 2Below 4.050 or lower

Academic background and requirement

  • High school (and post-secondary if applicable) transcripts.
  • Completing a Grade 11 math course. Alternatively, you can complete a Math Camp course to become prepared for entry into the program (Grade 11 Physics and Computers/Digital Media are also recommended but not required).
  • Submit a short essay (300–500 words) outlining your personal and career goals in video games. 
    • Include details about the industry: Canadian video game production companies, skill sets of design and development teams, your ideal entry-level position after graduating, and growth trends in industry careers. 
    • Your short essay will not be returned.

Career opportunities

  • Game Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Game Modeler
  • Quality Assurance Tester
  • Level Designer
  • Game Animator
  • Level Artist

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